You have a right to dress and express yourself in a manner consistent with your gender identity.

You have a right to be referred to by your preferred name and pronouns.

You have a right to have your school and medical records kept confidential.

Federal law also protects you from discrimination based on your sex at any school that receives federal funding, no matter where you live. And in many cases, protection against sex discrimination can protect you against discrimination based on gender identity or expression.Contact us if you have questions about your rights in private school.

Outside School

Laws in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont specifically protect you from discrimination based on your actual or perceived gender identity in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations, like restaurants, public transportation or stores.

Note: even where there is no explicit gender identity protection, you may be able to bring sex, sexual orientation or disability discrimination claims. Federal law sometimes provides additional protections.